Clinton Opposes Pacific Trade Deal

In a major break with President Obama and her own past statements, Hillary Clinton told the PBS NewsHour that she doesn’t support the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.

Said Clinton: “What I know about it, as of today, I am not in favor of what I have learned about it.”

Though she helped negotiate the treaty, Clinton now says she isn’t convinced the deal would produce new jobs, raise wages and protect national security.

Jonathan Chait: “Is anybody going to believe that she will actually oppose the treaty as president? Sure, she might slightly mollify some supporters in labor, who would like cover to support her candidacy even though they disagree on the agreement. But she will also do more damage to her overall credibility and reputation for conviction — which happens to be the biggest single problem she faces right now.”